Latest earthquakes near Klaten, Central Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Klaten? If an earthquake is happening right now near Klaten (also known as Kabupaten Klaten), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Klaten Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Klaten. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Klaten and elsewhere.
May 27, 2025 07:55AM
On Tuesday Morning a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 268km from Yogyakarta (Indonesia).
Klaten Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 674 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Klaten, Central Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 67 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Klaten roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Klaten in 2024. A total of 102 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Klaten that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Klaten in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Klaten during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 608 | 90.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 8.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Klaten
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Klaten occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-east of Klaten, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Klaten in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Sep 11, 1921 11:08, 260 kilometers (162 mi) north-east of Klaten. It is the strongest earthquake near Klaten in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Klaten, Central Java in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Klaten.
Nearest earthquakes from Klaten
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Klaten, Central Java. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Klaten.
When was the last earthquake in Klaten, Central Java?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Klaten on the morning of June 23, 2025 at 10:02 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 198km west of Klaten at a depth of 208km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Klaten, Central Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Klaten, Central Java?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Klaten on the morning of September 11, 1921 at 11:08 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south of Klaten at a depth of 15km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Klaten since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Klaten, Central Java?
In the past 10 years, 674 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Klaten. This averages to 67 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
